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Michelin Vs Continental

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…lately are the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Continental ExtremeContact DW. Both options are highly rated and outstanding tires. In our survey results, the Pilot Super Sport is currently ranked first, while the ExtremeContact DW is fourth. How do the two tires compare? The Michelin Pilot Super…

…Tires Michelin set their sights on being #1 in Grand Touring All-Season, and has aptly named their latest. The Premier A/S delivers long wear and a smooth ride while also emphasizing wet traction -- not just when new, but through the tire's life when wet performance typically falls off vs. a new…

…Recently, the Continental PureContact with EcoPlus Technology equaled or bested the top Grand Touring All-Season tires from Michelin and Bridgestone while coming in at a lower price-point. For more information on this tire, read "Continental's PureContact with EcoPlus Technology vs.…

…has been Michelin's premium Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tire for many years. This tire made some improvements in road noise and treadwear over the old MIchelin Diamaris tire that it replaced, but still fell short in snow traction versus other competitors such as the Continental CrossContact…

…Continental ExtremeContact DW does just that. The Continental ExtremeContact DW has a slightly softer ride, while the Michelin Pilot Super Sport has more dry grip and a faster steering response. For more information on the differences between these tires, read "Michelin Pilot Super Sport vs.…

About ten years ago, Continental released the original ContiProContact. This tire competed well with the top Grand Touring All-Season tires of that day, including the Michelin MXV4 and Bridgestone's line of Turanza touring tires. These tires met the needs of drivers of a variety of vehicles from…

…main purpose is the best dry grip, followed by wet traction, followed by ride comfort. The tires we tested were the Continental ExtremeContactDW (shown at left), the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 (shown at right), the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric (shown below left) and the Kumho Ecsta LE Sport (shown…